Friendship Village of South Hills

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 7.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of long-term residents that suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers. Many experts believe that pressure ulcers are an measure of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 3.38% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Major falls resulting in injury are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 1.85% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely associated with lower quality nursing care. More frequent bathing can minimize the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for infections.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 15.28% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. These drugs may be used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 18.78% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are commonly given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 3.3% of Patients

This is the percent of residents demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 86.27% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for seniors, making these types of vaccines vital to patient care.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 15.17% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Some experts argue that this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 17.92% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that retained mobility levels. Many would argue that the ability to move around is critical to patients health.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 1.44 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 17.92 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 9.68 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Friendship Village of South Hills, 73.03% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.